When I was growing up, cartoons were only on Saturday mornings, it was rude to use call waiting, and the poor choices you made were “life lessons” that generally resulted in a sore bottom, being grounded, or both. The lessons would be learned and the consequences suffered in a relatively small circle (your home or…
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Parenting is the hardest thing I have ever done. It is also the most rewarding. My wife, Karma, and I struggle and we watch our friends struggle with the demands of parenting. In my law practice, I bear daily witness to the results of parenting styles and the conflict that occurs over which style is…
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New To Divorce – Questions Regarding Costs That Must Be Answered ASAP – For some people, going through a divorce is one of the most intimidating experiences. It is quite understandable when a person’s whole life has been turned upside down. Most of the people going through such a time are unable to keep a…
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New To Divorce – Pros and Cons of Filling for A Divorce Yourself – If you happen to be a follower of celebrity news, the DIY or Do It Yourself divorce is getting a lot of attention lately. The news of Charles Saatchi representing himself in court when he filled for a divorce from Nigella…
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Child Custody Laws in Texas Consider the Best Interests of a Child – When making a visitation or child custody order, the courts in Texas consider the best interests of a child. This means that the presiding judge will do their best to make an order that serves the child’s mental, emotional, and physical needs…
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What is Conservatorship Under Texas Law? When you file for divorce, you enter strange and unfamiliar territory, and often this means learning a completely new language. You might have heard the term conservator bandied about in court, by your lawyer, or by friends who have previously gotten divorced. Now that you’re facing divorce yourself, though,…
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What are the Grounds for Divorce in Texas? If you reside in the State of Texas and are thinking about ending your marriage. Then you need to know that you must plead and prove at least one legally sufficient reason (“grounds”) for your marriage to be ended. Grounds for divorce are required in ceremonial and…
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What is Child Support – Divorce quickly cuts into your income, and if you are a two-income family your income will be cut in half. However, the household expenses you used to share will double as you set up two households. The expense of divorce litigation can make your financial situation even tougher. Most couples…
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Visitation – Parenting is rife with challenges, and most parents of very young children report that the overwhelming needs of children under the age of three can be completely exhausting. Similarly, Texas law represents a belief that children under the age of three have categorically different needs. The law grew out of an older doctrine…
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Five Ways to Save Money In a Divorce – I’ve been practicing family law for over 20 years, and I have had the pleasure of serving thousands of people as they tried to move through the process of ending their relationships. My experience has taught me five key ways clients can save money during the…
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